Olga

Name: Olga
Director: Jayme Monjardim
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 2004-08-20
Cast: Camila Morgado, Caco Ciocler, Edgar Amorim, Leona Cavalli, Eliane Giardini

Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio Vargas (1930-1945) she was arrested and sent to Nazi Germany, where she was put to death in a concentration camp. After World War II began, Vargas decided to uphold the Allies.

Based upon the true story of Olga Benário, the German-born wife of Brazilian communist leader Luís Carlos Prestes. During the dictatorship of Getúlio … + more

Release Date

2004-08-20

Year

2004

Duration

2h 21m

Status

Released

Score

7.15

Genres

Drama History War

Production

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